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Harry Benson at Kelvingrove Park (Photo: Angus Blackburn)

Photographic legend Harry’s work goes on show

An exhibition celebrating the work of one of the world’s best-known photographers begins this weekend at the National Trust for Scotland’s Pollok House in Glasgow....
The seafood spectacular is a new part of the Crail Food Festival

Fife food festival returns for eighth event

A seafood spectacular will be at the heart of a food festival in Fife. The Crail Food Festival is now in its eighth year, and...
Foxgloves with Ben Loyal, Sutherland, by Judith Bridgland

Leading Scottish artists display at new exhibitions

Two of Scotland's leading artists, Judith I Bridgland and Anne Morrison, will be exhibiting a show of new works this summer. These will be displayed...

Artists join forces for a Scottish and Icelandic show

Nearly 30 artists from southern Scotland and Iceland are joining forces for Coast to Coast– an exhibition of original prints taking place in Dumfries and...
Looking For Evelyn, by Maggie Ritchie

Scots writer Maggie Ritchie shortlisted for prize

A Scots writer has been shortlisted for the prestigious Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize 2018. Maggie Ritchie’s literary romantic thriller Looking for Evelyn is one...
Delicious seafood at the Plockton Inn

Local food and drink is a winner at the Plockton Inn

I was on a recent journey to visit the eight miles of the Munro-rich Glen Shiel in Wester Ross, a glen which as well as...

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Ardbeg Smokiverse explores a new high gravity dimension

Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has unveiled Ardbeg Smokiverse - its new limited-edition release to mark Ardbeg Day 2025, which takes place on Saturday 31st May as the...
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Glen Scotia reveals oldest ever whisky – a 50-year-old that’s the first edition in its new Elements series

Glen Scotia has unveiled a 50-year-old as the first edition in its new Elements of Campbeltown collection. The Elements of Campbeltown Collection takes inspiration from...
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The Macallan unveils single malts inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh – including rare 46 Year Old

The Macallan has launched two single malts inspired by Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, including a 46 Year Old whisky. Inspired by Mackintosh’s 1902 stained-glass...
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A Dram with Ben Curtis, The Single Cask: ‘Older doesn’t always mean better. It’s the cask that makes the whisky’

It has been a busy year for the team at The Single Cask as they opened up their new flagship bar in Singapore and expanded...
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Gin Bothy unveils plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route

Scottish producer Gin Bothy has unveiled plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route.  The distillery in Glen Prosen, Angus, sits on land...
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Scotch Malt Whisky Society releases two new Taiwanese whiskies

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released two new Taiwanese whiskies. The whisky club is shining a spotlight on the five-year-old single malt Taiwanese...

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